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PEER LEADERSHIP TRAINING
COLLEGE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SERVE AS MENTORS/TUTORS
STUDENTS NEED SUPPORT TO FEEL INCLUDED IN THEIR EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE FROM ELEMENTARY CLASSES TO GRADUATION
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COURAGEOUS QUEENS COURAGEOUS KINGS
Social media, peer pressure, academic achievement and fulfilling life dreams are discussed in weekly lessons.
Peer To Peer Mentoring Leaders
Students who complete a semester can take additional training to serve as Peer Mentor Assistants and lead lessons in their school and community centers.
TESTIMONIALS
Agnes:
Assata:
Jean:
Hadi:
Selam:
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Programs Delivered in Accessible Locations
Family Learning Solutions,
501 (c) 3 non-profit organization, established 1997, began working with youth in an apartment community in Silver Spring, Maryland.
We focus on the entire child
every child deserves an opportunity to strengthen their skills and reach their goals
- Parent Workshops
- Group Mentoring
- Peer Leadership Training
- Talent Showcase
- College Application
- Alumni on-going Support
FLS ALUMNI
We always believed that a long-term commitment is an important strategy. Our first group of students are now young adults; Agnes owns Waxing by Aggie in Silver Spring, Maryland. Assata is an aspiring actress and performed a one-woman show "Chains." Jean is a government employee determined to bring mentoring services to her community. Hadi is a school teacher and enrolled in doctorate program and Selam is working at an entertainment agency in Los Angelos, California.
Every Student is an Individual A safe space
Today's youth are in a very competitive environment. Every move they make can be viewed by their peers via social media, cell phones etc. What has not changed, however, is the need for feel special and have an opportunity to express your thoughts, feelings, talents and skills.
Courageous Queens and Kings sessions allows youth to express themselves without worry that someone will judge them. Family Learning Solutions also provides talent exhibit/showcases to allow individual expression without judgement.
About Us
TEAM MEMBERS
Ms. Lex Morgan specializes in curriculum development, PARENT WORKSHOPS and helping youth see their strengths. Ms. Morgan is dedicated to use her own personal teenage survival strategies to assist today's youth. Ms. Morgan is a successful book writer, public speaker, certified life coach
TEAM MEMBERS
Ms. Alanna Taylor, graduate of University of Maryland (art history major) specializes in resource development, mentoring and community outreach
BOARD MEMBER and EXTRAORDINARY VOLUTEER: Ms. Sande Lee leads business outreach and innovative approaches to fundraising
TEAM MEMBERS
Dr. Lori Melman, LCSW-C, chose social work over business but employs practical strategic practices to ensure participation among youth who have not been traditionally included in empowerment opportunities
HISTORY and MISSION
MISSiON
Family Learning Solutions, Inc. (FLS) was founded in 1997 by Dr. Lori Melman, LCSW-C (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) to empower young people to actualize their full potential.
HISTORY
For 9 years, FLS implemented a comprehensive positive youth development program within an apartment community. A satellite counseling center (partnership with George Washington Psy.D program) with group and individual counseling, summer camp, after-school homework club, entrepreneurship class and creative arts and talent show were offered free of charge to participants.
Currently, programming is provided to youth in recreation centers and schools, breaking down barriers and creating access to peer leadership training and youth empowerment opportunities.
College and High School Mentors
Collaborating with local colleges and high schools to support younger peers during and after-school. Older peers mentor younger peers and demonstrate the power of positive choices.
Social Workers
Social Workers design interventions to empower youth who are full of promise. Students need supportive listeners to identify and reach their academic goals